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Welcome to the new Cruiser SUP and Paddleboard Direct Blog - Our Community of Stand Up Paddle Boarders! Our goal is to info and entertain you. And share our passion for Stand Up Paddleboarding.

We invite you to share your pictures and stories with us. Please visit often as we update the site with product reviews and special promotions. Happy paddling from the Team at Cruiser SUP and Paddleboard Direct
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Friday, August 29, 2014

Stand Up Paddleboard Giveaway Winner




WE HAVE A WINNER!


Congratulations Georgia SUP!  You have won your choice of Cruiser SUP - the Cruiser Koa Air 10'2 (with a 3 piece Aluminum Alloy Adjustable Paddle)!

This absolutely beautiful and very light stand up paddle board is ideal for flat water and small surf. For more information on the Cruiser Koa Air and the entire Cruiser SUP line, please see our website.

Georgia SUP, please contact us ASAP at 1-888-291-9905 so that we can send you your new Cruiser SUP!









Wednesday, August 13, 2014

The All New Cruiser SUP Paddle Line

Introducing the all new line of Cruiser SUP Paddles. For this year, we have significantly improved the lever locking system to be much more sturdy and solid. When properly tightened, the handle will never slip or twist and your paddle will never fail you. We use the highest quality materials in the construction of every Cruiser SUP Paddle and the finished product is a premium product designed to last. Please scroll back through the blog to find a few recent posts on proper paddle maintenance and instruction on how to adjust your paddle.

Picking out the right paddle for you really depends on exactly what you want to get out of your paddle. It comes down to a matter of personal presence, your intended use of the paddle (touring, cruising, surfing, etc.), and the desired durability of the paddle. 

As usual, when purchasing a Cruiser SUP, your paddle board comes with a complementary alloy paddle. The Cruiser SUP Alloy Adjustable Paddles are excellent beginner to intermediate paddles that are very durable and functional. However, as your love of the sport of SUP grows, you will desire a paddle with less weight and more performance. Therefore, for this year, we offer you four constructions, two different blade and shaft shapes, and the optional 3-piece construction. This variety in design and function ensures that one of our all new paddles will be the perfect fit for exactly what you desire in a paddle. 

Here is an explanation of each of the all new Cruiser SUP Paddles and exactly what you can expect from each one.


All Carbon Construction Paddles:

CRUISER SUP 8" All Carbon Adjustable Length Stand Up Paddle

- Ultimate Performance with All Carbon Construction
- Perfect paddle for all range of SUP activities
- 100% pre-prag carbon shafts are extremely light weight, strong, and offer superior stiffness
- Never have to upgrade when you buy the highest performing paddle money can buy




CRUISER SUP 7" Blade/Skinny Shaft, All Carbon Adjustable Length Stand Up 

- Same ultimate performance All Carbon Construction with 7" Blade and Skinny Shaft
- Even lighter weight and greater sense of control
- Smaller blade cuts through the water with minimal effort
- Excellent surfing paddle or women's paddle






CRUISER SUP 3 Piece All Carbon Adjustable Length Stand Up Paddle


- Same ultimate performance All Carbon Construction in 3 Piece Model
- Breaks down for easy storage and portability
- Perfect complement to Inflatable SUP
Fits in Inflatable Cruiser SUP transport bag along with pump, fin, leash, and deflated SUP




Bamboo/All Carbon Construction Paddles:

CRUISER SUP Bamboo/All Carbon Adjustable Length Stand Up Paddle

- Ultimate Performance with All Carbon Construction 
- Beautiful bamboo venner 8" blade with ABS Edge Guard
- Extremely light weight, responsive, and superior stiffness.
- Never have to upgrade when you buy the highest performing paddle money can buy





CRUISER SUP 3 Piece Bamboo/Carbon Adjustable Length Stand Up Paddle

- Same ultimate performance All Carbon Construction in 3 piece Model with Bamboo blade
- Breaks down for easy storage and portability
- Perfect complement to Inflatable SUP
Fits in Inflatable Cruiser SUP transport bag along with pump, fin, leash, and deflated SUP





Hybrid Carbon Construction Paddles:

CRUISER SUP 8" Hybrid Carbon Adjustable Length Stand Up Paddle

- Ultimate in performance for a wide range of SUP Activities
- Superior stiffness and extremely light weight
- 8" Hybrid Carbon Blade for maximum speed through power strokes
- Never have to upgrade when you buy the highest performing paddle money can buy



CRUISER SUP 7" Blade/Skinny Shaft, Hybrid Carbon Adjustable Length Stand 

- Same ultimate performance Hybrid Carbon Construction with 7" Blade and Skinny Shaft
- Even lighter weight and greater sense of control. Perfect for surfing or women's paddle.
- Smaller blade cuts through the water with minimal effort
- Extremely smooth and easy transitions from side to side of SUP. 




50% Carbon Construction Paddles:



CRUISER SUP 50% Carbon Adjustable Length STAND UP PADDLE (8" Blade)

- Featuring the full size (8") all Carbon Blade and 50% Carbon Painted Shaft.
- 50% Carbon Shaft gives the paddle superior strength and durability. 
- 8" Blade provides excellent push when power stroking or for quick burst strokes.
- An amazing value for a paddle that works wonderfully for the whole family


CRUISER SUP 7" Blade/Skinny Shaft, 50% Carbon Adjustable Length Stand Up 

- Brand new 7" Blade with Skinny Shaft in 50% Carbon Construction
- Smaller blade cuts through the water with minimal effort
- Extremely smooth and easy transitions from side to side of SUP.
- Perfect as a surfing paddle or women's paddle due to greater control and less weight.




CRUISER SUP 3 Piece 50% Carbon Adjustable Length Stand Up Paddle

- Same superior strength and durability 50% Carbon Construction in 3 Piece Model
- Breaks down for easy storage and portability
- Perfect complement to Inflatable Cruiser SUP
- Fits in Inflatable Cruiser SUP transport bag along with pump, fin, leash, and deflated SUP




Alloy Construction Paddles:


CRUISER SUP 7.25" Composite Blade, Oval Grip Adjustable Length Alloy STAND UP PADDLE

-Extremely durable and excellent value. Perfect for the beginner.
- Redesigned to be stronger, lighter, and more ergonomic
-Tough ergonomic nylon handle makes for a more comfortable fit in the hand
- Smaller 7.25" Composite Blade makes for lighter weight, more control, and easier side to side transitions



CRUISER SUP 8.5" Composite Blade, Adjustable Length Alloy STAND UP PADDLE

- Same excellent durability and value with 8.5" Composite Blade
- Larger blade offers more push and speed through power strokes
- Redesigned blade shape is stronger and offers a smoother pull through the water
- Perfect beginner paddle for all around use





CRUISER SUP Three Piece Travel - Removable 8.5" Composite Blade, Adjustable Length Alloy STAND UP PADDLE

- Same excellent durability and value in Three Piece Travel Model with 8.5" Composite Blade
- Perfect complement to an Inflatable SUP. Fits in Inflatable travel bag with SUP and accessories
- Redesigned to be stronger, lighter, and more ergonomic
- Tough ergonomic nylon handle makes for a more comfortable fit in the hand



Thursday, August 7, 2014

Lake Ontario Cruiser SUP Demo Event

This past weekend was busy as dozens of stand up paddleboard enthusiasts came out to demo the new Cruiser SUP inflatable series on Lake Ontario. We were fortunate to have a beautiful calm day with very little wind- a rarity on the Great Lakes.  The lack of waves allowed even first time stand up paddlers to attempt some yoga, or simply swim off the boards.  Regardless of how much they attempted, everyone had fun playing on the water.







Experience levels varied from first time users to couples who were tired of renting and looking to buy their own boards, which allowed for a wide variety of feedback.   Many decided to test the limits of the various Cruiser SUP's stability by riding with two people on the boards.   Even going so far as to try multiple inversions at the same time, on the same stand up paddleboard!








A sample of user comments can be seen below alongside photos of the happy stand up paddlers beside their favourite boards!

Look for more events hosted by Cruiser SUP in the future. We love having people with all levels of paddle boarding experience put our boards to the test. Most come away very satisfied and a good time is had by all.










"So much fun, great board! "

"For my second time on an inflatable I was really impressed!
Like the portability as well!"

Rating 9/10


"Great fun!"

"Love them for the portability"